Our Founders

Legacy EV Team Rob Ward

Mavrick Knoles

President and Cofounder

Mavrick, Legacy EV’s cofounder, comes from the world of education. A University of Washington graduate and Teach for America alum, he has helped launch charter schools across the West Coast, designing curriculum, training teachers, and expanding opportunities for students. His passion for teaching and clean energy led him to EVs—not just as technology, but as a pathway to meaningful careers in a growing industry.

Rob Ward

Founder and CEO

Rob Ward, our CEO, grew up in his grandfather’s auto shop and has been building and showing classic cars since he was twelve. Alongside his love of cars, he built a 20-year career in electrical construction and engineering, giving him the expertise to bring some of the most cutting-edge EV projects to life. After leading several successful ventures, Rob saw the chance to merge his two strengths—automotive and electrical—into a company that could fuel the next era of performance and innovation.

At Legacy EV, ‘Honor the Past. Protect the Future.’ is about balance. We celebrate the craftsmanship and performance of the vehicles that built automotive culture, while championing a shift to cleaner, more sustainable technology. Our work ensures that the next generation of technicians can preserve iconic cars and create new ones—without sacrificing the environment we all depend on. By training today’s workforce for tomorrow’s clean-energy careers, we’re helping protect both good jobs and a healthier planet.